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AIST TODAYNo.2 2001


Development of Visible-Light-Responsive Titanium Oxide Photocatalyst for Environmental Purification

Koji TAKEUCHI
Institute for Environmental Management Technology
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Photocatalysis is a promising method for energy-saving environmental purification. We have found that oxygen-deficient titanium dioxide samples prepared by radio-frequency plasma treatment have photocatalytic activity not only under illumination of ultraviolet light but also with visible light (400-600 nm). The new photocatalyst, which will soon be supplied by a collaborating company, is expected to work more efficiently under the sun as well as in the indoor environment.

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Air-purifying material Å| typical environmental application of photocatalysis

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